Repousse Celtic Medallions Art 8 Mr. Vedder
What is Repousse?
Repousse: Literal meaning in French, "to push back". A method of creating a relief design by hammering or pressing the reverse side of a metal surface. Repousse' is done in a variety of thin metals that can be worked with wooden hand tools. Repousse has been used in history for weapons and armor.
What is Celtic Art?
Celtic Art: Art of the ancient and medieval Celtic peoples who spread over Europe in the fifth and fourth centuries BCE. They produced sophisticated metalwork, stone and wood carvings. Decorated objects with a variety of interweaving, geometric, knotted and spiral designs, using stylized animals and human figures. Most Celtic art uses Symbolism.
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